The year 2002 was packed with massive hits like Spider-Man, Harry Potter, and The Lord of the Rings — but not every movie was so lucky.
In this video, we’re counting down the biggest box office flops of 2002, including costly star vehicles, ill-timed releases, troubled productions, and comedies that audiences completely rejected. From Adam Sandler’s Eight Crazy Nights to Disney’s forgotten ensemble comedy Big Trouble, these movies burned through studio cash and left theaters fast.
Featuring behind-the-scenes production problems, budgets vs box office breakdowns, critical reactions, and why some of these films are now seen as underrated cult favorites, this list takes a deep dive into Hollywood’s most expensive misfires.
